by Joanne Jolee
A musical note is simply a physical frequency. The note is determined by the speed the air is vibrating every second, with one hertz being one vibration per second. Middle C is an important note because most piano courses begin instruction on this note. The frequency...
by Joanne Jolee
The method is your guide, and it is during your daily practice sessions that learning takes place as you apply the facts to the practical application. . One of my favorite movie scenes comes from “The Edge” starring Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins. They decide to...
by Joanne Jolee
Anxiety starts with simple thoughts which produce feelings, and your actions on those feelings become your habits. Music students learn early how to override powerful emotions of fear and anxiety through their recitals. These steps can be applied to other areas of...
by Joanne Jolee
Practicing is different from playing, and effective practicing is stripping things down to fragments, rolling up your sleeves and doing the necessary work. Let’s say you have music you are working to master, but there is a part where you stumble. This is where...
by Joanne Jolee
When new students ask me how long they should practice every day they are often surprised when I say, “Just ten minutes!” Ten minutes is easy to find but the more difficult task is integrating the new practice element into your daily routine. Each day...
